Obituary of Karen Johnson

FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA: KAREN THOMPSON JOHNSON, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, age 45, died Monday, September 27, 2004 in Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, after a courageous seven year battle with Hepatitis C. Karen was an insurance agent with Fox Insurance. She enjoyed reading and was very talented in home decorating and landscaping with her flower gardens. As an outdoors person she loved camping and animals, especially dogs. Karen is survived by her husband Edgar Johnson, Jr. of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who fought the battle with her every step of the way. One daughter, Ashley DeHart of Roanoke, Virginia. One step-daughter, Angela Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her parents, Bill and Jean Thompson of Dublin, Virginia. One brother, Steve Thompson and wife, Shirley of Dublin, Virginia. Her father and mother-in-law, Edgar and Opal Johnson of Roanoke, Virginia. Two sisters-in-law, Beverly Day and husband, Bill of Roanoke, Virginia, and Judy Hemmis and husband, Steve of Richmond, Virginia. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive, including a special cousin, David Duncan. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Dublin Presbyterian Church, 409 Church Street, Dublin, Virginia, with Rev. Susan Cyre officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Rose Law Cemetery, Marion, Virginia. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hepatitis Research Foundation, 553 Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.